Musical Musings

Well, I'm down to three weeks of school. Today I had a chemistry exam and a calc. exam. My morning was a little interesting and very stressful. But it was nice to know that never again will I take an exam written and graded by my chemistry professor. I am free (from particular professor at any rate).

One of my many hobbies is watching musicals. If you didn't know this then clearly you have never heard my rendition of the Sound of Music complete with harmony and choreograph. And my Good night my Someone is world renowned. (It should be noted that the word world is used here not in the typical meaning but in a symbolic way). The funny thing about watching musicals is that you are watching a musical. Here is a list of the things that must be ignored when you watching a musical, if you want to enjoy it that is.

1) Yes, I realize that the entire world does not have perfect dance moves.
2) We all know that the world is made up of many different kinds of people, most of whom are tone deaf.
3) Yes, the chances of everyone in town thinking of singing the exact same song at the exact same time are slim.
4) Most problems are not fixed by putting them to music.
5) Not every small town has an entire symphony backing up their musical endeavors.
6) Life is not a musical, but some times we wish it was.

For some reason musicals have enchanted many people for generations. Their warmth and heart, coupled with some great songs and witty lines have made them a standard. (Boy, did that sound like a commercial). Who doesn't remember watching Marry Poppins as a child and wishing you knew someone like that. (I'm sure then you can understand my reaction to watching Princess Diaries for the first time, and thinking oh my goodness, is that really my Marry Poppins and my Maria Von Trapp, she's old!). Even with all of the accuracy errors in musicals I can't help but wish at times that I had an symphony backing up my life that was filled with well written and snappily choreographed songs.

Cheers!

Your Singing Literary Junkophile.

Amendment 1) If for some reason you don't feel the same way about musicals as I do, then please don't tell me. Just smile and nod, and calmly agree to watch my movies.

Amendment 2) Next weekend is the UFO parade, that should be wild and a little scary.

Amendment 3) Three weeks and counting!